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Tachyon kinematics in parametrized relativistic quantum mechanics

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A kinematic description of mass state transitions is derived within the context of parametrized relativistic quantum mechanics (PRQM). It is shown that a collision between two bradyons can result in the formation of a tachyon. Conversely, the formation of a bradyon following the interaction of a tachyon with a bradyon is also possible. The PRQM kinematics is used to describe the role of tachyons in particle beam-thin foil scattering experiments and counter-circulating beam experiments. Conditions under which tachyons may be experimentally created and detected at meson factories such as LAMPF and TRIUMF are determined. Several numerical examples are given, and many technical details are included in the appendices.

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Fanchi, J.R. Tachyon kinematics in parametrized relativistic quantum mechanics. Found Phys 20, 189–224 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00731646

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